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We support the future of health in NB.

Advancing Health, Empowering Communities, Transforming New Brunswick’s Future

New Brunswick’s health research ecosystem is a collaborative network of institutions, health authorities, and research initiatives aimed at advancing health care, empowering people and communities, and transforming the province’s health system.

The sector extends from biomedical to clinical to health systems and population health-based research with a focus on prevention, primary care, innovative solutions, and support for New Brunswickers throughout their lifecycle. Recent investments in health research have surged, reflecting a commitment to improving health outcomes and driving systemic change.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Fighting Kidney Cancer at the Molecular Level

Kidney disease, says Dr. Sandra Turcotte, is “un peu sournois,” a bit sneaky. Most people with a kidney tumour don’t realize it’s there until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. By the time they…

Co-creating Healthier Communities

What if your doctor told you that with one one magic pill each day you could prevent or reduce the effects of 35 chronic diseases? Would you take it? Dr.…

PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes December 10, 2026)

Impact Fund

The goal of the Impact Fund is to invest in initiatives that drive large-scale, transformative impacts in one of ResearchNB’s priority sectors. Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes November 19, 2026)

Ideas Advancement Fund

The Ideas Advancement Fund invests in early-stage research with the potential to advance knowledge and catalyze impact across one or more priority and/or enabling sectors. The program supports researchers to explore early-stage ideas - from fundamental scientific inquiry to the development and validation of early prototypes.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes November 6, 2026)

Ai Expert-in-Residence

The AI Expert-in-Residence will explore how ResearchNB can leverage artificial intelligence to improve our business. Through a six-month residency, the Expert-in-Residence will connect regularly with members of our organization, generate a deeper understanding of our business model, and assess the potential for AI to improve our abilities to deliver on our mandate of powering discovery together.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes October 27, 2026)

Modernizing New Brunswick’s Forestry Sector

This Call for Proposals seeks to support research that enhances the productivity, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of New Brunswick's forestry sector through digital innovation.
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